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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Cancer research that translates into simple, easy to understand information is a challenge in mainstream USA. A lack of English language proficiency, trouble accessing health care, and socio-cultural barriers are challe
nges for monolingual Latinos. As of 2006,… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The prevalence of cervical cancer among Latinas in the United States is twice the rate of non-Latina white women (1,2,3,4,5), and Latinas have the second highest mortality rate related to this preventable disease. (1) There are various factors that contribute to… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Diabetes among Hispanics has reached epidemic proportions. (1) [Pre-diabetes] education is key in diabetes prevention and control yet education tools that translate into culturally engaging, yet simple and easy to understand information is a challenge for… More

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The Madrina Network Web Portal: A Healthy Weight - Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Latinas. This Fast Track application addresses a serious health disparity - the crisis of obesity among Latinas in the United Statesand the dire need of a timely and culturally… More